You may have noticed that a lot of people across the world love playing or listening to traditional Irish instruments. They have very strong rhythms and warm tones, which make them popular. Musicians ...

It was a musical link to the past hidden in plain sight: Some modern horns played in India and neighboring regions bear a striking resemblance to ancient Irish instruments that date back to Europe's ...

A NASA astronaut with Irish heritage gave a musical ode to the Emerald Isle from the International Space Station, in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the ...

15-year-old Caitríona is an All-Ireland champion musician. She plays five instruments - banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and mandola. During lockdown she began posting videos on social media showcasing ...

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